Detroit scored early for the second straight night, this time taking the lead on Cabrera's 20th homer of the season.

That was followed by RBI singles from Collins and Jose Iglesias in the second inning that made it 4-0.

Detroit starter Mike Pelfrey was solid the first time through the order but lost some of his early command the second time around.

It started in the third when Boston nearly erased Detroit's lead with one big swing by Ortiz. With Mookie Betts and Xander Bogaerts aboard, Ortiz connected on a 3-2 pitch from Pelfrey to drive his 25th of the season over the right-field wall.

The Red Sox took the lead back an inning later on an RBI groundout by Brock Holt and RBI double by Betts.

The Tigers continued to get hits against Wright, and went back up 8-5 thanks a four-run fifth inning.

Boston kept chipping away and used Jackie Bradley Jr.'s home run and RBIs by Dustin Pedroia and Bogaerts to tie it in the sixth.

TRAINER'S ROOM

Red Sox: Manager John Farrell said LF/C Blake Swihart (left ankle sprain) is "ramping up activities" but because of some residual discomfort is not yet ready for a rehab assignment. The next seven to 10 days will be pivotal for him to determine his next step, Farrell said.

UP NEXT

Tigers: RHP Michael Fulmer (9-2, 2.41 ERA) makes his 16th start of the year in Wednesday's series finale. It will be his first career start against the Red Sox. He is coming off a no-decision in his last start Friday against the White Sox, in which he surrendered five runs in five innings.

Red Sox: LHP Eduardo Rodriguez (2-4, 6.70) will make his third start since being recalled from the DL on July 16. He made his lone appearance against Detroit last season, allowing just one run and three hits over seven innings.